GL Accounting Specialist

Company Description

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. 

Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher. 

Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers. 

With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards. 

Learn more at www.believe.com

Job Description

Based in Mumbai, the GL Accountant will support the general ledger accounting and financial closing activities of French entities, working closely with the France accounting team to ensure accurate accounting records and timely reporting.

• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are accurately recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other closing adjustments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items.
• Carry out month-end and year-end closing activities within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare related accounting entries.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and coordinate with the relevant teams to resolve differences.
• Review account movements and provide explanations for significant variances.
• Prepare reporting schedules and supporting documentation for the France accounting team.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested reconciliations and documentation.
• Apply accounting policies and internal controls, escalating issues when necessary.
• Document accounting procedures and support knowledge transfer between the France and Mumbai teams.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls and automate recurring tasks.

Experience Range: 5 - 8 years

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's in Finance or similar field

Additional Information

Benefits @Believe:

#Flexibility - Just punch in leaves, not intime and out time

#Office perks - a game of foosball, table tennis to bat the afternoon lackluster, free event pass for exclusive and limited shows, music subscription, etc

#Wellbeing - Caring by EUTELMED, professionals are at your disposal for advice and support, in your own language and culture

#Transperancy – engaged in secondary activity just disclose it to us

#Compensation – Tailor made flexi pay plan for tax saving

#Sustainability - You can be a part of CSR program, represent yourself as a #shaper and contribute to a better future.

Disclosure:

Believe strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.